congratulations... on your purchase of a Pyle Marine Series amplifier. This amplifier extends the Pyle tradition into a totally new series of amps, designed from the ground up to deliver the power, performance and flexibility the modern car audio enthusiast demands. When you check the list of features offered by the PMA220,PMA420 you ll know you made the right choice with a Pyle Marine amplifier.
general features PMA220 High Performance 600 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier 300 Watts x 2 Output 600 Watts x 1 Bridged Output Variable Hi/o Electronic Crossover Network Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 db @ 60Hz) Variable Input evel (Gain) Control emote Turn On/Off Gold Plated CA Inputs High evel MOEX Input Power ON ED Indicator ED Protection Indicator S/N atio: > 95 db THD: <0.04% Thermal Protection Overload Protection Short Circuit Protection Anti-Thump Turn-On Blue ED evel Display PMA420 High Performance 1000 Watt 4 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier 250 Watts x 4 Output. 500 W x 2 Bridged Output ( 250 W x 2 + 500 W x 1) Dual Variable Hi/o Electronic Crossover Network Dual Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 db @ 60Hz) Variable Input evel (Gain) Control emote Turn On/Off Gold Plated CA Inputs High evel MOEX Inputs Power ON ED Indicator ED Protection Indicator S/N atio: > 95 db THD: <0.04% Thermal Protection Overload Protection Short Circuit Protection Anti-Thump Turn-On Tri-Mode Configurable Blue ED evel Display features and controls 2 ch amp PMA220 PMA220 power ED protection ED high pass frequency control low pass frequency control input level control crossover mode selector bass boost level power fuse power terminals
crossover mode selector input level control low pass frequency control high pass frequency control bass boost level control power ED protection ED power fuse power terminals when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to FU. If you wish to use the internal crossover to power a driver of specific frequency range, use the OWPASS or HIGHPASS settings. use this control to match the outputs of your to the amplifier. Starting with your set at about the 2 o clock position, increase the amp level control until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly from this point. when the crossover selector switch is in low pass mode, this control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. when the crossover selector switch is in high pass mode, this control sets the lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 db. this amp features gold-plated CA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses CA-type connector cables. if your car stereo lacks CA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker output leads to these input connectors. this indicator is illuminated when power is applied. this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated. the fuse protects the amplifier and your car s electrical system from short circuit conditions. use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss. features and specifications 2 ch amp PMA220 output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz MS Power @ 4 Ohms MS Power @ 2 Ohms Maximum Power Output frequency response input impedance input sensitivity power supply voltage matching speaker impedance stereo mode bridged mode maximum current draw dimensions (W x H x ) mm inches PMA220 2 channel amplifier 40 Watts x 2 70 Watts x 2 300 Watts x 2 15 Hz-30 KHz 10K Ohms 100 Ohms 250mV 2.5V 14.4V DC Neg. Ground (10.5-16V) 2-4 Ohms 4-8 Ohms 15A 276 x 69.5 x 209 10.9 x 2.7 x 8.25 features and specifications 4 ch amp PMA420 PMA420 ch 3/4 high pass frequency control ch 3/4 low pass frequency control ch 3/4 bass boost level control ch 3/4 crossover mode selector switch ch 3/4 input level control ch 1/2 high pass frequency control ch 1/2 low pass frequency control ch 1/2 bass boost level control ch 1/2 crossover mode selector switch ch 1/2 input level control ch 1/2 ch 3/4 ch 1/2 ch 3/4 protection ED power ED power terminals power fuse
crossover mode selector input level control low pass frequency control high pass frequency control bass boost level control power ED protection ED power fuse power terminals when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to FU. If you wish to use the internal crossover to power a driver of specific frequency range, use the OWPASS or HIGHPASS settings. use this control to match the outputs of your to the amplifier. Starting with your set at about the 2 o clock position, increase the amp level control until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly from this point. when the crossover selector switch is in low pass mode, this control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. when the crossover selector switch is in high pass mode, this control sets the lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 db. this amp features gold-plated CA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses CA-type connector cables. if your car stereo lacks CA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker output leads to these input connectors. this indicator is illuminated when power is applied. this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated. the fuse protects the amplifier and your car s electrical system from short circuit conditions. use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss. features and specifications 4 ch amp PMA420 output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz MS Power @ 4 Ohms MS Power @ 2 Ohms Maximum Power Output frequency response input impedance input sensitivity power supply voltage matching speaker impedance stereo mode bridged mode maximum current draw dimensions (W x H x ) mm inches PMA420 4 channel amplifier 35 Watts x 4 50 Watts x 4 250 Watts x 4 15 Hz-30 KHz 10K Ohms 100 Ohms 250mV 2.5V 14.4V DC Neg. Ground (10.5-16V) 2-4 Ohms 4-8 Ohms 20A 276 x 69.5 x 305 10.9 x 2.7 x 12 electrical connections 2 ch amps PMA220 PMA220 FUSE GOUND EM +12V BATT 12V battery to remote turn-on +12V
electrical connections 4 ch amps PMA420 PMA420 12V battery to remote turn-on +12V using stereo input connections 2 ch amps PMA220 PMA220 using / Audio Outputs PEASE NOTE! If using, do not use the low level CA inputs at the same time! wiring harness
using mono input connections 2 ch amps PMA220 PMA220 using Y Adaptors To a second amplifier PEASE NOTE! If using, do not use the low level CA inputs at the same time! To a second amplifier wiring harness wiring harness 4 CH input connections using 2/4 channel input connections 4 ch amps PMA420 PMA420 / FONT Audio Outputs / EA Audio Outputs 2 CH input connections using Y adaptors
high level input connections 4 ch amps PMA420 4 CH floating ground connections PMA420 EA FONT CH 3/4 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections CH 1/2 PEASE NOTE! If using, do not use the low level CA inputs at the same time! EA FONT 4 CH mono input connections using mono input connections 4 ch amps PMA420 PMA420 EFT FONT Audio Outputs IGHT FONT Audio Outputs EFT EA Audio Outputs IGHT EA Audio Outputs 2 CH input connections using Y adaptors
high level mono input connections 4 ch amps PMA420 4 CH floating ground connections PMA420 CH 3/4 CH 1/2 PEASE NOTE! If using, do not use the low level CA inputs at the same time! 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections 2 ch amps PMA220 Stereo Output Mode PMA220 FUSE GOUND EM +12V BATT Bridged Mono Output Mode EFT speaker IGHT speaker FUSE GOUND EM +12V BATT speaker MINIMUM SPEAKE IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS!
4 ch amps PMA420 4 CH Output Mode PMA420 FONT speakers Bridged Dual Mono Output Mode EA speakers speakers MINIMUM SPEAKE IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS! 4 ch amp PMA420 4 CH Stereo Output Mode with Mono Bridged Subwoofer Output PMA420 SPEAKES SUBWOOFE MINIMUM SPEAKE IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS!
mounting mounting and installation Your new Pyle Marine Series amplifier comes complete with all required mounting hardware. When determining a suitable location in your vehicle for the amp, please remember that it is a high-power electronic device capable of generating high heat. For this reason, always choose a location in your vehicle which has low vibration, adequate ventilation, a minimum of dust, and no moisture. Be sure to mount the amp in such a manner as to allow reasonable airflow over the cooling fins. Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amp where you wish to install it and use a scribe (or one of the mounting screws) inserted in each of the mounting holes to mark the mounting surface. If the mounting surface is carpeted, measure the hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen. Before attempting to drill the mounting holes, take note of any wires, lines or other devices in your vehicle which may be located behind the mounting surface! Then drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert them. Tighten the screws securely. wiring When making tips electrical connections to your amplifier, please observe the following: Use at least 8 gauge wire for power and ground connections. Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery. For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point. Wire the emote connection to the auto start lead of your, equalizer or power antenna. fuses About power fuses: Pyle Marine Series amplifiers feature built-in fuse systems. These fuses protect both the amplifier and the electrical system in your vehicle from fault conditions. If you ever need to replace the fuse in your Pyle Marine Series amp, use a fuse of exactly the same type and rating. A different type or rating of fuse may result in damage or fire. troubleshooting protection circuitry The built-in protection circuitry in the Marine amplifiers will disable the amplifier if it senses an input overload, a speaker short circuit, or extreme temperature conditions. When the protection circuit is activated by any of these conditions, the Protection ED will be illuminated. If this occurs, carefully inspect the system to determine the source of the problem. If the shutdown was a result of a thermal overload condition, allow the amplifier to cool down before attempting to restart it. If the shutdown was a result of an input overload, or speaker short circuit, be sure to correct the condition before restarting. The amplifier can be restarted by turning the remote power OFF and then ON again. No output. Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. Check both in-line and built-in fuses. Both the +12V and the emote terminals must have +12v referenced to chassis ground. Confirm that the audio signal source (car radio, equalizer, etc.) is connected and is supplying output signal. To check if the amp is supplying signal, unplug the cables from the signal source (but leave them plugged into the amp). Briefly tap the center pin of each of the disconnected CA plugs with your finger. This should produce a noise (feedback) in your speakers. Only one channel works. Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. Check the Balance control on the (or other source) to verify that it is set to its midpoint. If you are using the ow evel CA input, reverse the input plugs at the amplifier (i.e., switch the with the ). If the channels which is silent switches to the other side, the problem is either in the /other source or the connecting cables. Weak output. eadjust the Input evel Control(s) to better suit the input signal. Noise in the audio. If the noise is a whine whose pitch follows the engine speed, confirm that the amplifier and any other signal sources (, etc.) are properly grounded. If the noise is a clicking or popping noise whose rate follows the engine speed, this usually means that the vehicle is equipped with resistor spark plugs and wires, or that the ignition is in need of service. Check the rounting of the speaker and input wires to make sure they are not adjacent to wires which interconnect lights and other accessories. If the above steps fail to improve or clear noise interference, the system should be checked by a professional mobile audio installer.
precautions Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted. Attach all audio system components securely within the automobile to prevent damage, especially in an accident. Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire connections are unprotected, or in a pinched condition, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects. Before making or breaking power connections in your system, disconnect the vehicle battery. Confirm that your or other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals. If you need to replace the power fuse, do so only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the amplifier. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage that isn t covered in the manufacturer s warranty. PYE AMPIFIES CA AMPIFIES